General Manager (GM) UTC. (San Diego)

General Manager – UTC, San Diego, CA

Location & Salary

UTC, San Diego, CA • Full-Time • Hourly • $30.00 – $32.00 per hour

Job Overview

Lead a store, grow a team, and own the results.

About 85°C Bakery Cafe

At 85°C Bakery Cafe, we bring together the craft of baking and a genuine passion for hospitality. We’re a global bakery‑cafe known for our fresh‑baked breads, signature cakes, and specialty drinks — and we’re growing across the U.S. We believe great teams build great stores, and we grow our leaders from within.

Role Responsibilities

• Own your store’s overall performance: sales, profitability, team, and guest experience.
• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing management team and staff.
• Manage store financials (P&L), labor, and operations to meet targets.
• Serve as the link between your store and the corporate team.
• Uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, service, and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of store or restaurant management experience.
• High school diploma required; AA degree in Business, Hospitality, or related field preferred.
• Experience leading high‑volume operations and supervising 10+ team members.
• Strong business acumen – P&L, labor, and scheduling – plus proven leadership.
• Full‑time availability, including holidays, nights, and weekends.

Benefits & Compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off.
Paid training and ongoing leadership development.
Employee discount and complimentary bakery products.
401(k) retirement plan.
Real opportunities for advancement and internal promotion.

Base Pay: $30.00 – $32.00 per hour, based on experience.
Performance Bonus: Eligible for our team performance bonus, paid monthly.
Earned on: Store sales, profitability, labor management, food‑safety audits, and customer satisfaction.
Total Target Compensation: $[base] + up to ~$31,300 bonus per year (annualized at full achievement).

Physical Requirements: This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. This position requires nearly continuous standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures of coolers and freezers. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

85°C Bakery Cafe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.